• Create and maintain good relationships with vendors, suppliers, donors, volunteers and community partners.

 • Receive and analyze requisitions from faculty / staff for food and beverages that are required for the feeding program.

 • Develop and maintain a food management database to keep accurate records of inventory, purchases and waste of food, beverages and supplies for the feeding program.

 • Order products and supplies which includes determining the appropriate vendor (i.e. comparing price and quality standards) and entering purchases into the food management database.

  Pick up food donations at local grocers and vendors in the community. 

 Source and recommend new vendors.

 Ensure food and beverage items are in stock at the appropriate time and in optimal condition, including items with short life spans like produce and dairy.

  Receive, verify accuracy and quality of orders before confirming receipt and contacting suppliers of incomplete deliveries and follow up to verify / confirm future delivery expectations.

 Ensure food is properly stored and maintained including proper stock rotation (i.e. FIFO) in fridges, freezers, etc. 

 Ensure a safe and sanitary environment adhering to industry standards for all food service storage areas.

 • Perform inventory counts on a regular basis, inputting inventory counts into the food management database and works with accounting to reconcile counts if there are questions.

 • Use food inventory management database to track food and beverages ordered, amounts used, and costs.

 • Code invoices, forward to finance for processing of vendor payment and reconcile invoices weekly and/or monthly. 

• Coordinate the delivery and ensure receipt of, food and beverage products and supplies. 

• Assist with and/or coordinate the preparation and storage of fresh produce for future use.